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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.85, 24,170.49 and 11,227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.85, 24,170.49 and 11,227.22 is: 15,493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.85 : 24,170.49 = 11,227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.85/24,170.49 = 11,227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.85x = 24,170.49 × 11,227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.85x = 271,367,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,367,469.16/17,514.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.57

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